Autumn in Mohonk. 

Could kill for a good cheddar sandwich.  But, in solidarity with Joey, I am off dairy and gluten.  Without bread and cheese, a cheddar sandwhich isn't quite the same.  Bugger.

Joey has gained 3lbs in the last month or so.  Impressive!  And today we went out for a run with his mate from next door.  Did about 3 miles.  Joey not even out of breath and no sweat to talk of.

Izzy celebrated her 5th birthday last Saturday.  A good time was had by all.  

Izzy

Mrs H took some of the kids in her car to nature class.  One of the kids said he was thirsty and would love a doughnut and soda.  Mrs H ignored him.  He repeated it and Joey piped up; 'Don't you know that soda is bad for you?'  Kids said that his parents allowed him.  'Well, your parents can't care for you very much if they let you drink that stuff'.  Mmmm.  Well intentioned but not really what we want him telling other kids.

Went to get some magic water from Mrs H's house and had a chat with her.  She said that a number of the other teachers had noted the positive change in Joey's behaviour, and Mrs H had explained what we were doing - identifying the problem, getting help, changing diet etc.  They went on to talk about other kids with issues and about the need for...............medication!

Feeling a but tired, and old, today.  I have what seems to be some sort of pulled muscle under my shoulder-blade which is giving me some gip.  Not doing enough exercise, and drinking a bit too much. Not a good combination.  need to change.  As a first step, we have agreed that all of us will follow Joey's diet, at least whilst at home.  We pretty much do, anyway, so it is not that much of a stretch to go 100%.  Apart from the yeast bit of course. Can't cut out booze altogether.